Nuclear Component Manufacturing MoU Signed
BWX Technologies and Rolls-Royce SMR announce MoU signing for the manufacture of key nuclear components. BWXT is in a powerful global position when it comes to enabling advanced nuclear developers to fulfil their growing demands. The Canadian subsidiary has been producing steam generators for over 60-years and has already supplied 315 steam generators around the...Continue reading→
Women in Nuclear: Speed Mentoring & Networking
Women in Nuclear (WiN) Central England Branch held a networking and speed mentoring event at UKAEA on the Culham Campus, Oxford, last night (06/11/25). There were five mentors representing UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), Nuclear Waste Servies (NWS), Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) and Collaborative Environmental Advisors (CEA) with six mentees who all had the chance...Continue reading→
Tihange 3: Modernising for a Resilient Nuclear Future
Belgium’s energy strategy is evolving, and Tihange 3 is at the centre of this transformation. As part of a landmark 2023 agreement between Engie and the Belgian government, the 1,030 MWe pressurised water reactor (PWR) —commissioned in 1985—will undergo a major modernisation to extend its operational life by a decade. Framatome has been entrusted with...Continue reading→
UKAEA – Fusion of Talent
Fusion of Talent: Celebrating Women in Computing On 4th November 2025, UKAEA hosted Fusion of Talent at Culham Campus—a one-day event spotlighting the diverse roles and contributions of women and underrepresented genders in computing. The programme featured: Keynote by Alison Kennedy on diversity’s impact in computing. Inspiring talks from early-career professionals. A poster session showcasing...Continue reading→
Nuclear Futures for a Better Tomorrow
London Youth Foresight Workshop took place on Monday 03/11 and was focused on the nuclear future by exploring 4 different scenarios. The event was hosted by the Swiss Embassy in London and organised by the School of International Futures (SOIF) and the Next Generation Foresight Practitioners (NGFP). SOIF is a global non-profit transforming futures for...Continue reading→
Westinghouse, Brookfield & Cameco Partnership
Westinghouse, Brookfield & Cameco Announce $80 Billion Strategic Partnership with U.S. Government Westinghouse Electric Company, Brookfield Asset Management, and Cameco have entered a landmark strategic partnership with the U.S. Government to deploy $80 billion worth of new nuclear reactors across the United States. This initiative, aligned with the May 2025 Executive Orders, positions nuclear energy...Continue reading→
RWE Nuclear and Focused Energy Fusion at Biblis
RWE Nuclear and Darmstadt-based fusion tech company Focused Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on a pioneering pilot project at the Biblis decommissioning site. The initiative will explore the use of Laser Driven Radiation Sources (LDRS)—a cutting-edge imaging technology derived from laser fusion research—for potential applications in nuclear decommissioning. The project aims...Continue reading→
Nuclear Institute & APM: An Audience with Adrian Bull
Last night we had the pleasure of joining ~30 other nuclear industry professionals hearing from Adrian Bull who is due to take over the NI Presidency position in January 2026. Adrian’s background with the Dalton Nuclear Institute, Westinghouse, the BNFL and NNL, mean that Adrian was well-placed to take us on a journey through nuclear....Continue reading→
Sellafield £4.6 billion high hazard framework
Sellafield has awarded a new £4.6 billion high hazard risk reduction framework contract to Amentum (remediation and hazardous waste retrieval), Atkins Realis and Altrad (decommissioning and nuclear waste management.), through the Decommissioning and Nuclear Waste Partnership (DNWP). The Decommissioning Alliance (TDA) is A joint venture involving Amentum, AtkinsRéalis & Westinghouse, handling pond retrievals. The framework agreement will focus on the retrieval, storage and treatment of waste materials from the oldest facilities on the site and will...Continue reading→
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Taiwan
Saft Expands APAC Footprint with Landmark Energy Storage Project in Taiwan Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies and a global leader in advanced battery solutions, has secured a major contract to deliver a 356 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Taichung, Taiwan. This milestone project, awarded by Foxwell Power Co., marks Saft’s 11th contract in...Continue reading→